Formiga Population 2026
Formiga has a population of 68,248, making it the #494 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 182× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,248
Rank in Brazil
#494
Coordinates
20.46°S, 45.43°W
~841 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
584 km
363 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minas Gerais
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 2,721,564 | #3 |
| Contagem | 627,123 | #31 |
| Juiz de Fora | 573,285 | #35 |
| Uberlândia | 563,536 | #36 |
| Montes Claros | 414,240 | #54 |
| Betim | 384,000 | #61 |
| Uberaba | 337,836 | #73 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 329,794 | #75 |
Cities near Formiga
- Arcos41,416 people · ~23 km away
- Água Rasa80,484 people · ~27 km away
- Itapecerica21,046 people · ~31 km away
- Santo Antônio do Monte27,295 people · ~44 km away
- Campo Belo52,277 people · ~51 km away
- Lagoa da Prata51,412 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Formiga?
Formiga has a population of 68,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #494 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Formiga in?
Formiga is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Formiga the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 584 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.